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    m11x R3 gpu switch

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by macaddict84, May 11, 2011.

  1. macaddict84

    macaddict84 Notebook Consultant

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    Just got my M11x R3 and was wondering about the gpu switching. How can I tell which gpu it is using? Thanks for the help.
     
    macaddict84, May 11, 2011
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  2. thegh0sts

    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    go into the nvidia control panel and in the toolbar there's an option called 'Desktop' click on it and there's an option to show nvidia GPU activity in the notification area. select it and it'll appear.
     
    thegh0sts, May 11, 2011
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    macaddict84 Notebook Consultant

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    Thats perfect thanks alot.
     
    macaddict84, May 11, 2011
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    Nice!

    I know I'm going to forget this nifty little trick by the time I get mine ... Here's hoping I play around enough to find it anyway.
     
    Iceman82, May 12, 2011
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    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    best to bookmark this thread then!
     
    thegh0sts, May 12, 2011
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